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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice does Elder Uncle give to the tribe after Timawi expresses his anger with Ishi for letting the saldu escape?
(a) They should not let their fear and anger turn them against one other.
(b) They should find a new place for hiding.
(c) Everyone makes mistakes, and they should forgive others.
(d) Timawi is an outsider and has no right to express his opinion.

2. According to their plan, where will Tushi and Elder Uncle go to hide if they need to leave the cave village?
(a) Green Cave.
(b) Back to Tuliyani.
(c) Ishi's fishing shelter.
(d) Lookout Point.

3. Where do Ishi and Mother move after Tushi and Elder Uncle disappear?
(a) Back to Tuliyani.
(b) To Three Knolls.
(c) To Acorn Hollow.
(d) To Ishi's fishing shelter.

4. Why is Ishi concerned about Tushi and Elder Uncle when he gets to the creek?
(a) The rain has been heavy, so the creek is high and muddy.
(b) He hopes they are not angry with him for not being prepared.
(c) The saldu now know the trail that they had taken.
(d) They are both very sick when he finds them.

5. How does the crowd of saldu react to Ishi when he tries to speak to them?
(a) They retreat in fear.
(b) They yell angrily.
(c) They laugh.
(d) They spit at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ishi smell when he finally wakes up and stands at the mouth of the cave?

2. Why does Ishi retrieve his arrow from the tree into which he had misfired?

3. What does Tushi's basket smell like to Ishi?

4. What does Tushi suggest the gray pine actually is?

5. Why does Ishi not tell Elder Uncle or Mother about his visits to Black Rock?

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